Contemplating Noh

Tatum Wulff

Contemplating Noh

A viewer contemplates Noh masks at an exhibit in Ginza, Tokyo, Japan.

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Noh is a type of masque, which is performed by actors with masks. There are sixty basic types of Noh masks. It is said that today we have two hundred and some dozens different kinds of Noh masks.

Covering the face with a mask is related to the transformation of a person, just like make-up. It is said that a Noh mask has more power than just a tool of disguise; it has an element of spell, which provides spiritual power to the Noh actor. The Noh mask is called omote. As we can understand from the fact that Noh mask controls the importance (rank) of Noh drama, the mask is quite significant for Noh actors. In most cases, there is no particular mask assigned to a particular character. Rather, the type of masks to be used is designated for each drama. Therefore, it ultimately depends on shite to decide which mask he will use for the drama, and he selects from those available.

Noh was called “sarugaku” or “sarugaku-no-Noh” from the Heian and Kamakura eras through the Edo era. These names are associated with the origin of Noh, “sangaku” being a performance art introduced from China during the Nara era.

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Contemplating Noh by Tatum Wulff
Contemplating Noh by Tatum Wulff
  • Andraž Jenkole

    Andraž Jenkole

    extra good

  • Tatum Wulff replied

    Thank you Andraz! :)

  • OneForYes

    OneForYes

    Wonderful! Great comp and light:)

  • Tatum Wulff replied

    Thank you, I appreciate your comment! :)

  • Scott d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    brilliant

  • Tatum Wulff replied

    Thank you Scott!! :)

  • Erika Gouws

    Erika Gouws

    Love it!

  • Tatum Wulff replied

    Thank you Erika!! :)

  • Werner Padarin

    Werner Padarin

    dramatic looking image – perhaps like the Noh performance is meant to be?

  • Tatum Wulff replied

    Yes, I think every element of Noh is dramatic- the clothing, movement and whole performance. Glad you like it Werner! :)

  • Candy1974

    Candy1974

    SUUUPER IDEA! Great work!

  • Tatum Wulff replied

    Thank you so much, I’m glad you like it!! :)

  • Andrew Makowiecki

    Andrew Makowi...

    Great work Tatum, such a simple image but so effective. I featured it in Kairos because I really like the pic.

  • Tatum Wulff replied

    It’s such an honor to be featured in one of my favorite groups Andrew, thank you so much!!!! I’m so glad you like this, it is one of my personal faves.. :)

  • MagicalDecor

    MagicalDecor

    Love this Andy!

  • Tatum Wulff replied

    Thank you for the comment! ...nobody has ever called me Andy before… hehe.. this is Tatum :)

  • MagicalDecor

    MagicalDecor

    Oh, sorry Andy must of placed this within in his favs and I thought it was his. Very, sorry but all the same beautiful work Tatum and again sorry, saw it was a quick read and saw Andy’s pic and the work.

  • Tatum Wulff replied

    no worries at all!!! :) Glad you like this and I’m flattered you thought it was one of Andy’s! His portfolio is stunning!! :)

  • danielklaas

    danielklaas

    Really wonderful shot. Perfect composition.

  • Tatum Wulff replied

    Thank you for your great comment Daniel! :)

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  • Tatum Wulff replied

    Huge thank you Anastasia and the other hosts of this group for featuring this work in your wonderful group!!!!!!!!!! Wonderful surprise, and it’s greatly appreciated!!! :)

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  • Tatum Wulff replied

    Thank you so much for this wonderful honor!!! :)

  • Isa Rodriguez

    Isa Rodriguez

    superb. intriguing. beautiful capture

  • Tatum Wulff replied

    Thank you Isa… it’s one of my personal faves… I’m so glad you like it :))

  • David Silsbury

    David Silsbury

    Great image, well done and congratulations on being featured.
    David

  • Tatum Wulff replied

    Thank you kindly David!!! I appreciate your great comment and the congrats!! I’m thrilled that others are enjoying this work as much as I do :))

  • handheld-films

    handheld-films

    I think this has a special, mesmerising quality – I find it fascinating. I’m drawn back into it every time I see it. Great work Tatum

  • Tatum Wulff replied

    Thank you for such a wonderful comment! Greatly appreciated! :)

  • Verena Rohner

    Verena Rohner

    What an excellent capture! Very involving.

  • Tatum Wulff replied

    Thank you so much Verero! It’s a personal fave! ;))

  • Nedim Bosnic

    Nedim Bosnic 25 days ago

    this is masterpiece …....... bravo

  • Tatum Wulff replied 24 days ago

    Thank you for this great compliment Nedim! :)

  • Taylor Sawyer

    Taylor Sawyer 22 days ago


    Congrats on your feature! You are now invited to enter
    this piece into Best of BLACK

  • Tatum Wulff replied 22 days ago

    Great news!!! Thank you very much for this feature!! I will enter the challenge!!! Cheers!!! :))

  • gottheshot

    gottheshot 20 days ago

    Features and more features and sooooo deserved too !!
    Me and my millimetres in photos – I notice the millimetre between the shoulder of the man which does not cover the edge of the picture frame. I like them sorta things :o) I also like the symmetry of the lights which are between the frames and the one to the right of his head. A very nice BW photo – with a lotta mood within it.

  • Kimba Vetten

    Kimba Vetten 16 days ago

    Congrats on your Top 10 placement!! from your hosts at No More Color

  • Tatum Wulff replied 15 days ago

    Wonderful!!! Thank you very much Kimba!!! Very happy to be a part of the top 10!! ;))

  • Kimba Vetten

    Kimba Vetten 15 days ago

    Congrats you have been featured !

  • Tatum Wulff replied 15 days ago

    Thank you very much Kimba for this wonderful honor!!!! It’s greatly appreciated!!! ;))

  • Russ Styles

    Russ Styles 15 days ago

    Perfect composition, congrats on your features.

  • Tatum Wulff replied 15 days ago

    Thank you so much for the great comment Russ, and for the congrats! Cheers!! ;))

  • Isa Rodriguez

    Isa Rodriguez 15 days ago

  • Tatum Wulff replied 14 days ago

    Thank you very much Isa for this wonderful honor!!!!! It’s greatly appreciated!!!!
    The feature banner is excellent!! Wonderful idea!!!!
    Many many thanks!!! :)))

  • Elizabeth Bravo

    Elizabeth Bravo 14 days ago

    What a wonderful image…...a big congratulations on being featured!!

  • Tatum Wulff replied 14 days ago

    Thank you so much Elizabeth!!! I am so honored to be featured in your group!! Very glad you like this work!!! :))
    Cheers!! :)))

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